Ms. Gladys Wambui Ng’ang’a is the Principal for Meru Kenya Medical Training College, KMTC, located at adjacent to Meru County Teaching and Referral Hospital, just a kilometre from town in Meru County.
This page contains the updated details concerning the 2020/2021 intakes, admissions process, courses and programs, fee structure, student population, and working contact details for the Meru Campus KMTC College.
Meru Campus KMTC Location
The Meru Campus Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) is one of the 71 KMTC Colleges in Kenya. As stated, the college is located at adjacent to Meru County Teaching and Referral Hospital, just a kilometre from town in Meru County. It is headed by Principal Ms. Gladys Wambui Ng’ang’a.
This college became operational from 1979.
2020/2021 Meru Campus KMTC Intake and Admissions Details
In order to join the Meru Kenya Medical Training College, you have to apply online through the KMTC website: https://www.kmtc.ac.ke.
Upon successful application, the candidate will join the college either in March or September.
How to Apply for KMTC March/September Intake with Applications Fee Details
All applications for either March or September intake are done online through the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) website: https://www.kmtc.ac.ke.
The application process is accompanied by an application fee of Kshs. 2022. Pay the amount using Safaricom MPESA pay bill No. 964150.
Call and Email Contacts for Inquiries on KMTC Admissions and Application
For any query or inquiry relating to the KMTC application process, use the following details:
- 0736993813
- 0736212060
- 0723000429
- 0723004516
Email: admissions@kmtc.ac.ke.
Alternatively, walk into Meru Campus KMTC or any nearest KMTC Campus in Kenya for help with the application process.
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Meru Campus KMTC Student Population
This campus hosts a student population of over 824. However, the number is expected to increase with future intakes.
Meru Campus KMTC Courses, Programmes, and Duration
Course duration for KMTC Certificate Courses is 2 years with the exception of nursing which takes 2 ½ years. 3 years for the Diploma Courses except Community Health Nursing which lasts 3 ½ years.
KMTC Meru Campus offers both Certificate and Diploma Courses.
Here are the courses offered at Meru Campus
• Certificate in Medical Engineering Technology (CMET)
• Diploma in Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing (KRCHN)
• Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery
• Diploma in Medical laboratory sciences
More Courses to be offered in the campus in future includes:
• Diploma in Pharmacy
• Diploma in Kenya Registered Nurse (Psychiatry)
• Diploma Community Oral Health
• Diploma in Medical Engineering (Upgrading)
• Higher Diploma – Kenya Registered Nurse Anesthetic (KRNA)
• Critical Care
• Certificate in Kenya Enrolled Community Health Nursing
Meru Campus KMTC Minimum Entry Requirements for Certificate, Diploma, and Higher Diploma Courses
The minimum entry requirement for admissions to pursue a KMTC Certificate Course is a minimum aggregate of C- in KCSE. In addition, specific qualifications in cluster subjects will be looked into.
For Diploma Courses: a minimum mean grade of C plain (or its equivalent) in KCSE is mandatory, in addition, a combination of other subjects such as English, Kiswahili, Biology, Biological Sciences, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, and Physical Sciences, matters a lot.
Higher Diploma Courses require a minimum of a basic Diploma in relevant fields, and at least a minimum of two years working experience.
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Meru Campus KMTC Fees Structure and Payment Details
The KMTC fee structure is categorized into two based on the student admissions criteria, i.e, government-sponsored (Regular)or Self Sponsored students (Private).
Meru KMTC Campus Fees Structure for Government Sponsored Students (Regular Students)
ITEM AMOUNT (KSHS.)
- Registration Fee 2,000
- Tuition Fee 30,000
- Examination Fee 10,000
- Activity Fee 7,000
- Research and Development Fee 10,000
- Maintenance Levy 9,000
- Library and ICT services 3,000
- Transport Levy 9,000
- Student Identity Card 700
TOTAL Fees for KMTC Regular Students KSHS. 80,700.
Kindly note that the above fee structure does not include the student accommodation fees. Accommodation fees shall be paid after successful admission on campus.
Kenya Medical Training College Meru KMTC Campus Fees Structure for Self-Sponsored Students (Private Students)
ITEM AMOUNT (KSHS.)
- Registration Fee 2,000
- Tuition Fee 70,000
- Examination Fee 10,000
- Activity Fee 7,000
- Research and Development Fee 10,000
- Maintenance Levy 9,000
- Library and ICT services 3,000
- Transport Levy 9,000
- Student Identity Card 700
TOTAL Fees for KMTC Private Students KSHS. 120,700.
Kindly note that the above fee structure does not include the student accommodation fees. Accommodation fees shall be paid after successful admission on campus.
KMTC – Meru Campus Principal Details
The campus is managed by Ms. Gladys Wambui Ng’ang’a who is the Principal. The Principal’s office can be reached through phone number(s): 064-3132537/0794673190 , or email address meru@kmtc.ac.ke.
Meru Campus KMTC Phone and Other Contact Details
Use the following official details to contact KMTC Meru Campus:
- Official Postal Address: The Principal, KMTC Meru Campus, P.O. Box 1484-60200
Meru.. - Working Phone Contacts: 064-3132537/0794673190.
- Official Email Address: meru@kmtc.ac.ke.
Meru Campus KMTC Clinical Training Stations/Sites
Other than using the • Meru Teaching and Referral Hospital next to the Campus, students also use Rural Health facilities within and outside Meru County for their clinical experience. These clinical areas include:
• Kanyakine Sub County Hospital • Nkubu Mission Hospital • Meru Teaching and Referral Hospital
• Kangeta Health Center
• MBeu Health Center
• Ruiri Health Center
• Ruiri Mission Hospital
• Nyambene Hospital
• Maua Methodist Hospital
In order for our students to gain a hands-on experience and specialized placement, the various County Teaching and Referral Hospitals are also used.
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Available Facilities at Meru Campus KMTC
Meru Campus has the following facilities for use by both staff and students:
• Library Service and computer lab •Transport• Bio-Medical Engineering workshops • Skills lab •Medical laboratory• Campus clinic •Classrooms and staff offices • Students hostel
Meru Campus KMTC Clubs and Activities
Students on the campus get involved in Sports, Societies, and Clubs, of their choice. There are numerous activities that a student can indulge in.
Sports;basketball, rugby, table tennis netball, volleyball, football, badminton, handball and darts. Registered clubs: Christian Union (CU), Muslim Association (MA), Seventh Day Adventist (SDA), and Young Christian Students (YCS).
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